José "Zeca" Antônio was born with an illness that left him tetraplegic. His mother had to carry him to school until he was eight years old because they had no wheelchair. Zeca now has two degrees and fights for the rights of people with an impairment.

Just look at the joy on the face of dona Maria Laurinda Adão, guardian of the city's quilombo culture. She was mobbed by people wanting interviews and take photos.

Maria Laurinda Adão is a guardian of quilombola culture, which derives from quilombos - free communities of former slaves who escaped from their 'owners'. She was invited to represent her ancestors in the torch relay.

Cachoeiro de Itapemirim is the birthplace of Roberto Carlos, not the footballer, but the hugely popular crooner of Brazilian love songs. This sculpture of the man they call 'the King' was created by Angela Borelli.